If there’s any developer in the AAA industry who can rivalNintendo’slibrary of treasures, it’sCapcom. Though their name is an abbreviation for Capsule Computer, their nickname should be King Midas, because nearly everything they touch turns to gold.
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Whether it was cabinets in the arcade or cartridges for home consoles,Capcom has been blowing players awaysince the 1980s. And that’s what makes this so difficult. Choosing from the vast assortment of Capcom games is like trying to pick between a basket of puppies or a litter of kittens. You just want to play with them all. Alas, this list can’t go on forever, so it’ll have to be limited to the top ten.
10DuckTales
When cartoons and games work well,they really work well. If you’ve never seen the show or played the game, you don’t know what you missed.DuckTaleswas not only one of the best cartoons on TV but one of the best games on the originalNES. Plus, it has the most relatable objective ever: getting rich!
You control Scrooge McDuck, heading out on an adventure to increase your fortune. Instead of a linear moving from level to level, you have the freedom to play them in any order you want. And if anyone gets in your way, your trusty cane can make quick work of them. Even after all these years, the game is still loved, so much so that it led to a well-deservedremakeon modern systems.
9Dino Crisis 2
“Gotta Get Back in Time”
Dino Crisis 2
Welcome to Jurassic..wait, wrong franchise. Welcome to Dino Crisis, and unlike Jurassic Park, its sequel far exceeds the original. The first game wasResident Evilmeets time travel with dinosaurs and the result was a stellar experience. ForDino Crisis2, however, thehorrorwas taken out in favor of more action.
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From heart-pounding escapes through dino-infested labs to dinosaurs in space, the Dino Crisis series has taken us on a wild ride.
A research facility and a whole city get transported through time, and it’s up to Regina and Dylan to investigate what happened while fending off murderous dinosaurs. It wouldn’t be Capcom if the plot wasn’t insane. Compared to the first game, there’s less risk of running out of ammo as you’re taking on dinosaurs. You also can purchase and upgrade weapons using an in-game currency with the coolest name ever: Extinction Points. Time travel, hunting dinosaurs and classic Capcom action. Why hasn’t this series continued?
8Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
Better Call Phoenix
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
TheAce Attorneyseries features some of the best writing in Capcom’s library of games – legal dramas about lawyers seeking the truth in trials filled with mystery and murder. Yet what started it all was the first three Phoenix Wright games, the original and arguably the best entries in the franchise.
The Ace Attorney Trilogy gives you the whole package as you assume the role of Phoenix Wright, a rookie defense attorney on the rise to stardom as he’s thrown from one convoluted case into another. Investigate crime scenes with your colorful assistant, Maya Fey, as you interview characters for clues and information. Then, head into court and take on Phoenix’srivaland childhood friend, Edgeworth, and use what you’ve learned to prove your client’s innocence. If you haven’t experienced Ace Attorney yet, you’re missing out because thesevisual novelsare real page-turners.
Dead Rising
Capcom is no stranger to zombies. Like with Resident Evil, they took survival horror to a new level withDead Rising. You’re Frank West, a freelance photographer who’s covered wars and all sorts of crazy events. Now, your search for a story has trapped you in a mall swarming with zombies, and all you’re able to do is survive while hunting for the cause behind the outbreak.
In Dead Rising, zombies are everywhere. You aren’t dealing with a handful of enemies programmed to roam a certain level. Hordes of zombies flood every area in this sandbox action-adventure and your greatest weapon is your imagination. Slice and dice with anything sharp you can find, blast enemies with guns, run them down with vehicles or whack them with a large teddy bear. What isn’t nailed down has a use. In this mall of the undead, it’s shop till you drop.
6Monster Hunter: World
Every Monster Needs a Hunter
Monster Hunter World
What sets theMonster Huntergames apart from your typical fantasy adventure is the combat and creatures. You’re not whacking something with a dingy sword, you’re locked in battle with giants that can last for over half an hour. And in Monster Hunter: World,everymonster is a boss.
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Upon settling into a new world, it’s up to the hunters to slay and trap the beasts roaming the land. Customize your character and set out using the combat class that suits you. Go for long range with a bow or get up close with a blade and shield – the choice is yours. The gameplay will be challenging, especially for those who go it alone, so up your chances by teaming up with other hunters in onlineco-op. Oh, and if fighting monsters isn’t enticing enough, you also get a cat-like companion that follows you around and aids in the hunt.
5Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection
Games That Pack a Punch
Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection
The Street Fighter series has stood in the hall of fame as the greatest fighting franchise of all time. After so many releases on arcade and console, however, trying to decide which ranks as the best is a bigger battle than M. Bison. Many fans claim Street Fighter II is the titan for how it redefined the genre, yet others say Street Fighter III is the best. So, why not both?
Capcom’s Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection contains a total of 12 games, including the original 1987 release, five versions of Street Fighter II, Street Fighter Alpha 1 through 3, and three versions of Street Fighter III. That’s a lot of fighting in the streets in one great collection.
The collection may have been made by Digital Eclipse, but the packaged games were all originally developed by Capcom.
4Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
Live Out Your Fantasy Battles
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
Ever want to see Deadpool battle Dante fromDevil May Cry? Or see Spider-Man fight Zero fromMega Man X? Sadly, that’s a movie premise that’ll never happen, so you’ll just have to settle for Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, one of the best fighting games ever for its iconic roster of fighters.
Capcom andMarvelhave given players so many memorable characters over the years, who can resist the chance to see them duke it out across levels based on their games and comics? Featuring over fifty playable fighters, instead of a typical one-on-one faceoff, matches pit two teams against one another. With three characters for each team, you have thousands of unique combinations for every match. Go full Marvel versus Capcom or mix it up any way you want.
3Mega Man Legacy Collection
The Iconic Super Fighting Robot
Mega Man Legacy Collection
Nintendo has Mario, but Capcom has Mega Man. The classic blue robot has been busting up bad machines since the ‘80s. What’s not to love? The game changed side-scrolling adventures with its famous select screen, allowing players to choose each stage before battling a boss and claiming their power. That’s why Mega Man has continued from the 8-bit of the NES to 3D.
After so many adventures, trying to narrow it down to just one would be teeth-pulling hard. Fortunately, Capcom has the perfect solution. Thanks to the Mega Man Legacy Collection, you’re able to replay the first six games from the original series on modern hardware. Relieve the battles and music that put Mega Man on the path to gaming history.
2Devil May Cry 5
“Pull My Devil Trigger”
Devil May Cry 5
Going to get in trouble for this one. It was a hard pick, butDevil May Cry 5deserves its place for its fast and intense combat, not to mention the music, because the soundtrack alone makes the game worth playing. Let out your inner demon and play as not one, but three powerful devil hunters: Dante, Nero and the mysterious V.
Every character plays differently as you switch between them for each mission. Juggle multiple weapons and combat styles as Dante. Bust up demons with Nero’s slick moves and weaponized prosthetic arms. Summon V’s familiars and utilize their range of demonic powers. Even the music is another mechanic in this hack-and-slash adventure. The more moves and attacks you pull off causes your rank to increase, and the higher it rises during combat, the more intense the music gets.
Honorable Mentions: Devil May Cry 3, Mega Man X, Resident Evil 7, and Monster Hunter 4 are all phenomenal games. Unfortunately, this list can only hold ten, and these choices weren’t easy to make.
1Resident Evil 4 (2005)
The Pinnacle of Survival Horror
Resident Evil 4
You can’t talk about Capcom without mentioning their groundbreaking Resident Evil series. Every game adds something new to spark fan interest, butResident Evil 4stands out as the one that changed survival horror forever. Leon Kennedy is back for the biggest adventure of his career. The President’s daughter has been kidnapped by a cult trying to spread a new parasitic virus and only Leon can stop them.
Resident Evil 4 was revolutionary for balancing action with horror, featuring some of the mostdisturbing monsters in the series. It broke away from tank controls and fixed camera angles, becoming the first third-person shooter to feature an over-the-shoulder perspective, a method that would be adapted in future games likeDead Space. It also added the merchant and attaché case system for selling and storing your weapons. Whether it’s the original or the remake, Resident Evil 4 remains Capcom’s masterpiece.
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